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Gene Hopes

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Gene Hopes, 78, of Knob Road, Brownsville, California Borough, Pa., died unexpectedly Saturday, March 30, 2002, in his home. He was born November 21, 1923, in Brownsville, Pa., son of Harry Hopes and Matilda Dwyer Hopes.

Mr. Hopes was a graduate of the former Centerville High School.

He was a Veteran of World War II who served as a Staff Sergeant with the United States Marine Corps.

In 1983 he retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation’s Allenport Plant after 30 years of service.

Mr. Hopes was a member of United Steel Workers of America Local 1198.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, and walking his faithful companion, Sparky!

On January 11, 1998, his wife of 51 years, Marilois Bakewell Hopes, died.

Also deceased are a brother, Dale Hopes, who was killed in World war II, stepbrother, Glenn Hopes, who was killed in action during the Vietnam Conflict, stepsister, Peggy Robinson, and his parents.

Surviving are four children: Bobbie Hopes, Hamilton, Ohio, Joyce and her husband, Reb Hoggard, Sophia, North Carolina, Kenneth W. Hopes and his wife, Marie, Brownsville, Pa., and Robin and her husband, Peter Herrick, of North Carolina; six grandchildren: Terri Moniot, Holly Moniot, Jay Moniot, Stephanie Hoggard, Jennifer Hopes and Kristen Hopes; one step brother, Bill Hopes, Carmichaels, Pa.; three step sisters: Juanita Hopes Tooker, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Wilma Turco, Chantilly, Virginia, and Eileen Bacan, Haymarket, Virginia; several nieces and nephews.

The Family will be received in the GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME, 42 Bank Street at Crawford Road, Fredericktown Hill, Fredericktown, Pa., today, April 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. Services will be held at 6 p.m. The Rev. Wesley Ward will officiate.

Interment will be in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.

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